Cantata for Narrator, SSAATTBB Choir, String Quartet, Piano & Percussion (2 players)

SKU: UM.18903

Text George Szirtes. Composed by Richard Lambert. Part. United Music Publishing #18903. Published by United Music Publishing (UM.18903).

ISBN 9790224418903.

By John Feierabend and Peggy Lyman. Music Education. DVD. Published by GIA Publications

Chamber Music

SKU: PR.164002120

Composed by Dan Welcher. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 32+16+12+12+12 pages. Duration 16 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #164-00212. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.164002120).

UPC: 680160037582.

Works of chamber music including flute and strings are not nearly as numerous as those for clarinet, or even the oboe. Probably the reason for this is the less assertive, more pure tone the flute possesses - it can't compete for volume or range with the clarinet, except in its top octave, and the oboe's tone is more penetrating and easily discerned from within a string texture. Consequently, composers who have written for flute and strings have done so in lightweight divertimento works: compare, for instance, the delicate flute quartets of Mozart with his monumental quintet for clarinet and strings.   When Karl and Joan Karber approached me with the ideas of writing a work for flute and string trio, I originally thought it would be best to write a humorous, rather offhand piece - but a look at their repertoire (mostly comprised of smaller works of the Rococo period) convinced me that it was the last thing they needed. In spite of the challenge (or maybe because of it?), I determined to write a large work, and a serious work. Zephyrus (named for the God of the West Wind, in deference to the flute) is a three-movement work, with each movement cast in a very different form, but all three being built of the same twelve-note series. There is also a rhythmic motive and a pair of themes that appear in all three movements.   The first movement plays with the idea of contrast and persuasion. The flute, at the outset, is the hell-for-leather protagonist, charging and swooping around the strings - who seem oddly unconcerned by his passion. Indeed, they have a more somber song to sing - and as the movement unfolds, the flute becomes less and less active, while the strings become increasingly enlivened. By the midpoint, when all four instruments are finally in the same meter and the same tempo, the flute's energy has finally infected the other three players, and this energy does not let up until the movement's abrupt final cadence.   The second movement begins with a tag from the first - as if the energy left over was too great to simply stop. At length, though, a very poignant flute melody appears over an almost bluesy harmony in the strings. After this has been fully exposed, a slight increase in motion, marked gently rocking in triplets, features a theme-fragment from Leonard Bernstein's Symphony No. 2 (Kaddish). Bernstein died as I was writing this work, and it seemed quite natural to encourage what was already implicit in the music, and create an Elegy for L.B. The music rises and peaks, then in the recapitulation of the opening the Kaddish theme reappears, as the ensemble suggests a gentle song of sleep.   The final movement is a Rondo-Variations form, with the slight alteration of adding the main theme of the second movement in what would be the trio of the form. The ritornello theme is a kind of ethnic dance music, almost an allusion to the Klezmer ensembles of Eastern Europe. The successive episodes between the ritornelli are loosely organized variations on the basic theme, but always beginning with a metric modulation, a rhythmic changing of gears. The movement reaches and apex of speed and furious pulsing, then abruptly pirouttes, and finishes.   Zephyrus was written between April and November of 1990 in Austin, Aspen, and Honolulu, and is dedicated to Karl Kraber and The Chamber Soloists of Austin. --Dan Welcher.

Chamber orchestra

SKU: HH.HH005-FSC

Composed by Lawrence Casserley. Chamber Orchestra. Full score. Duration 10 minutes, 30 seconds. Edition HH Music Publishers #HH005-FSC. Published by Edition HH Music Publishers (HH.HH005-FSC).

ISBN 9790708024101.

Sparingly scored, these miniatures are full of surprise and delight. The work consists of nine short sections played continuously. In Mixture 1 Incantation, linear counterpoint for high woodwind and low strings is interspersed by distinctive brass figures and percussion motives. A brief Solo for double bass leads into Interlude 1 where harmonic writing is broken by short woodwind fragments before Duet where a simple rhythmic cell is developed by the brass instruments. Mixture 2 Exultation alternate block chords with active rhythmic activity. The Trio for flute, clarinet and percussion is followed by Interlude 2 where woodwind and string counterpoint is interrupted by static chords. After a short Quartet for trumpet and strings, Mixture 3 Apotheosis combines the techniques of the earlier movements. An original and rewarding work.

Chamber orchestra

SKU: HH.HH005-IPT

Composed by Lawrence Casserley. Chamber Orchestra. Set of parts. Duration 10 minutes, 30 seconds. Edition HH Music Publishers #HH005-IPT. Published by Edition HH Music Publishers (HH.HH005-IPT).

ISBN 9790708024705.

Sparingly scored, these miniatures are full of surprise and delight. The work consists of nine short sections played continuously. In Mixture 1 Incantation, linear counterpoint for high woodwind and low strings is interspersed by distinctive brass figures and percussion motives. A brief Solo for double bass leads into Interlude 1 where harmonic writing is broken by short woodwind fragments before Duet where a simple rhythmic cell is developed by the brass instruments. Mixture 2 Exultation alternate block chords with active rhythmic activity. The Trio for flute, clarinet and percussion is followed by Interlude 2 where woodwind and string counterpoint is interrupted by static chords. After a short Quartet for trumpet and strings, Mixture 3 Apotheosis combines the techniques of the earlier movements. An original and rewarding work.

Orchestra arrangement 1: choir 1-2-part, actors/soloists, wind quartet (flute, trumpet, alto saxophone, trombone), string orchestra (2 violin, viola, cello), rhythm section (piano, bass, percussion); arrangement 2: choir 1-2-part, actors/soloists, piano, [bass,

SKU: CA.1282014

Eine Musicaloper in zwei Akten. Composed by Peter Schindler. Carus book series: More music books. Violoncello. Musicals for children, Songs for children, Secular choral music. Single Part, Cello. 32 pages. Duration 90 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 12.820/14. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.1282014).

Language: German. Text: Schindler, Peter / Dieterich, Babette. Text: Peter Schindler, Babette Dieterich.

Courage, tolerance and conciliation - this is the message of a sweet and sharp, thrilling love story. Based loosely on Shakespeare and his famous tragedy Romeo and Juliet, a prince, smitten with love, and a courageous baroness bring foreign cultures and two hostile families together in a dramatic happy end. Musically, Konig Keks thrives on contrasts: Whereas the music of Krokantia borrows from the world of operetta, the music of the Chili islands is fiery and rhythmic. On the one hand, a small salon orchestra, and on the other a band produce a diversified sound. An experienced pianst can accompany a performance of the piece alone. Konig Keks offers ample musical as well as scenic performance possibilities for people of all ages. Score and part available separately - see item CA.1282000.

Orchestra arrangement 1: choir 1-2-part, actors/soloists, wind quartet (flute, trumpet, alto saxophone, trombone), string orchestra (2 violin, viola, cello), rhythm section (piano, bass, percussion); arrangement 2: choir 1-2-part, actors/soloists, piano, [bass,

SKU: CA.1282012

Eine Musicaloper in zwei Akten. Composed by Peter Schindler. Carus book series: More music books. Violin 2. Musicals for children, Songs for children, Secular choral music. Single Part, Violin 2. 28 pages. Duration 90 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 12.820/12. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.1282012).

Language: German. Text: Schindler, Peter / Dieterich, Babette. Text: Peter Schindler, Babette Dieterich.

Courage, tolerance and conciliation - this is the message of a sweet and sharp, thrilling love story. Based loosely on Shakespeare and his famous tragedy Romeo and Juliet, a prince, smitten with love, and a courageous baroness bring foreign cultures and two hostile families together in a dramatic happy end. Musically, Konig Keks thrives on contrasts: Whereas the music of Krokantia borrows from the world of operetta, the music of the Chili islands is fiery and rhythmic. On the one hand, a small salon orchestra, and on the other a band produce a diversified sound. An experienced pianst can accompany a performance of the piece alone. Konig Keks offers ample musical as well as scenic performance possibilities for people of all ages. Score and part available separately - see item CA.1282000.

Orchestra arrangement 1: choir 1-2-part, actors/soloists, wind quartet (flute, trumpet, alto saxophone, trombone), string orchestra (2 violin, viola, cello), rhythm section (piano, bass, percussion); arrangement 2: choir 1-2-part, actors/soloists, piano, [bass,

SKU: CA.1282005

Eine Musicaloper in zwei Akten. Composed by Peter Schindler. Carus book series: More music books. Musicals for children, Songs for children, Secular choral music. Choral Score. 40 pages. Duration 90 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 12.820/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.1282005).

ISBN 9790007128654. Language: German. Text: Schindler, Peter / Dieterich, Babette. Text: Peter Schindler, Babette Dieterich.

Courage, tolerance and conciliation - this is the message of a sweet and sharp, thrilling love story. Based loosely on Shakespeare and his famous tragedy Romeo and Juliet, a prince, smitten with love, and a courageous baroness bring foreign cultures and two hostile families together in a dramatic happy end. Musically, Konig Keks thrives on contrasts: Whereas the music of Krokantia borrows from the world of operetta, the music of the Chili islands is fiery and rhythmic. On the one hand, a small salon orchestra, and on the other a band produce a diversified sound. An experienced pianst can accompany a performance of the piece alone. Konig Keks offers ample musical as well as scenic performance possibilities for people of all ages. Score available separately - see item CA.1282000.

Orchestra arrangement 1: choir 1-2-part, actors/soloists, wind quartet (flute, trumpet, alto saxophone, trombone), string orchestra (2 violin, viola, cello), rhythm section (piano, bass, percussion); arrangement 2: choir 1-2-part, actors/soloists, piano, [bass,

SKU: CA.1282009

Eine Musicaloper in zwei Akten. Composed by Peter Schindler. Carus book series: More music books. Separate instruments. Musicals for children, Songs for children, Secular choral music. Set of Orchestra Parts. 164 pages. Duration 90 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 12.820/09. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.1282009).

Language: German. Text: Schindler, Peter / Dieterich, Babette. Text: Peter Schindler, Babette Dieterich.

Courage, tolerance and conciliation - this is the message of a sweet and sharp, thrilling love story. Based loosely on Shakespeare and his famous tragedy Romeo and Juliet, a prince, smitten with love, and a courageous baroness bring foreign cultures and two hostile families together in a dramatic happy end. Musically, Konig Keks thrives on contrasts: Whereas the music of Krokantia borrows from the world of operetta, the music of the Chili islands is fiery and rhythmic. On the one hand, a small salon orchestra, and on the other a band produce a diversified sound. An experienced pianst can accompany a performance of the piece alone. Konig Keks offers ample musical as well as scenic performance possibilities for people of all ages. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.1282000.

By Dean Sorenson. band method. Level: Book A,1. Music book. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company.

Concert Band; Orchestra - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.49116

Composed by Scott Watson. 5 or More; MakeMusic Cloud; Mixed Instruments - Flexible Instrumentation; Performance Music Ensemble; Quartet; Single Titles; Solo Small Ensembles. Sound Innovations for Concert Band. Score and Part(s). 146 pages. Duration 4:40. Alfred Music #00-49116. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49116).

UPC: 038081563411. English.

This version of Escape from Thunder Mountain by Scott Watson is part of our Alfred FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments---wind, strings, and percussion, including like- or mixed-ensembles with as few as 4 players. The suggested instrumentation and a customizable Teacher Map will help you plan out how to best assign parts to suit your ensemble's needs. The 4-part instrumentation will support balanced instrumentation of the lower voices. It also comes with supplemental parts for maximum flexibility. With the purchase of this piece, permission is granted to photocopy the parts as needed for your ensemble. A percussion accompaniment track is also available as a free download. String parts have been carefully edited with extra fingerings and appropriate bowings to support students in mixed ensembles playing in less familiar keys.

The tropical island volcano, Thunder Mountain, has lain dormant for years. As a party of adventurous researchers work atop the legendary mountain, it begins to shake with pre-eruption tremors! Check out this original composition by Scott Watson! (4:40)

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This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

String Orchestra and Piano

SKU: BT.EMBZ6338

Composed by Bela Bartok. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 1970. 304 pages. Editio Musica Budapest #EMBZ6338. Published by Editio Musica Budapest (BT.EMBZ6338).

Béla Bartók composed his Piano Quintet while at grammar school in Pozsony (Pressburg, now Bratislava), and it still shows the influence of Brahms in its melody and harmony. The work was always resoundingly successful at his youthful concerts. When on 7 January 1921 the Waldbauer Quartet wanted to repeat the programme of a concert given ten years previously, Bartók was displeased that this early work of his should be performed once again. Finally he consented to the performance, and played the piano part himself. The quintet was greeted with tumults of applause, unlike the other pieces on the programme, which were written later. According to a communication by Márta Ziegler,Bartók threw away the score in anger, and for many years it was believed to have been destroyed. In 1963, the editor Denijs Dille received a package inside which were the score and parts, which had been thought lost. Denijs Dille wrote: 'In preparing the text of this edition for practical purposes, I used the autograph score, and Bartók's own handwritten parts for the first and second violins, viola, and cello. [...] Bartók made so many deletions and significant changes in the score that the resulting version was somewhat different from the original. In this edition we give the last version, supplemented with the minor changes and signs that can be found in the string parts.'.

Guitar

SKU: HL.49046106

Ten Crossover Appetizers for Solo Guitar. Composed by Thomas Fellow. Guitar. Classical. Softcover. 48 pages. Duration 3600 seconds. Schott Music #ED22598. Published by Schott Music (HL.49046106).

UPC: 841886030329.

Thomas Fellow, author of the successful standard work Fellow Guitar Book and world-leading guitarist (European Guitar Quartet, Friend 'n Fellow, Hands on Strings), adds another original twist to his Guitar Music Collection. This book of 10 CROSSOVER APPETIZERS now addresses interested students as well as ambitious advanced players. The pieces are at an intermediate level and benefit from the additional tablature notation which opens up this repertoire to those who cannot read standard music notation. FINGERFOOD LIGHT includes percussive catchy tunes as well as sonorous ballads, and also contains pieces inspired by Piazzolla and movie soundtracks. Many of the 10 pieces in this book are suitable for classical guitar as well as steel string guitar.